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By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — While it’s often said that it takes a village to raise a child, the message shared at Friday’s flag-raising event in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month went one step further.“Well, it takes a whole community to uplift and to...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin has secured $194,000 in federal funding to sustain its number of clinicians and expand its reach into the North Quabbin area.Executive Director Jeffrey Trant explained...

By DOUG SELWYN

A recent essay by Blythe Thomas, initiative director at 1000 Days, an organization that fights “to make health and well-being during the first 1,000 days (between pregnancy and a child’s 2nd birthday) a policy and funding priority,” begins by asking...

By TANISHA BHAT

GREENFIELD — Head Start centers like the one on Washington Street are expected to remain closed, despite a commitment from Gov. Maura Healey and state lawmakers to prioritize funding for this and other early child education programs in the state’s...

By TINKY WEISBLAT

Kathleen Nicoletti of Athol notes in her author biography that she loves reading to the children in her life. That joy is evident in her three new children’s books.At 70 pages, “Ruby the Ruthless” is the longest of the three. It also has the most...

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — PV Squared joined the ranks of the many local businesses to contribute clothing and money this year to the Warm the Children charity. “We find so much pleasure in giving back to the community that nurtures us,” said PV Squared’s Director...

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — Taekwondo pupils lined up all day long on Sunday to break boards while building community.The 21st annual “break-athon” fundraiser at the Greenfield Tae Kwon Do Center consisted of students breaking boards into smaller pieces that are...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — For Donna Lloyd, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin and North Quabbin is more than just an organization where she volunteers her time. As someone with experience seeking help from the center, which offers a safe environment at its...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — One local business and several area legislators will be honored next month at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and the North Quabbin’s annual Hope, Healing & Help Breakfast.The event will take place Friday, Sept. 15, at...

By MARY BYRNE

With funding from a $100,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant, a new after-school program will be available for North Quabbin youths who have been impacted by parents or guardians with a substance use disorder.Beginning at the start of the school year...

GREENFIELD — The Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments and the Communities That Care Coalition will host a forum on preventing child sexual abuse at Greenfield Middle School on...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin is hosting its inaugural Hope & Healing Art Show.The opening reception, which will take place Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — City officials, local advocates and legislators will join the community on the Greenfield Common on Friday morning for the annual flag raising in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. “It’s a signature event for the...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Following a hiatus, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is reconvening its spaghetti dinner to benefit Warm the Children.Food will be served at the Greenfield Elks Lodge, 3 Church St., from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. A donation of $10 per...

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Tae Kwon Do Center gave $6,091.53 to the Greenfield Recorder’s Warm the Children fundraiser on Friday, representing donations from the center’s 20th annual “break-athon” in November and subsequent fundraising efforts.“I’m...